Dinner

Christmas Pork in Blankets Casserole Recipe

ByJack Voss November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

Introduction

This Christmas pork in blankets casserole is a comforting and festive dish that combines succulent pigs in blankets with roasted vegetables and a rich sausage casserole sauce. It’s perfect for a cozy holiday meal that’s both hearty and full of seasonal flavors.

A black baking tray filled with cooked sausages wrapped in crispy dark brown bacon, placed on top of irregular thick slices of golden roasted potatoes and bright orange carrot chunks. The sausages and vegetables are covered with a glossy, thick, orange-brown sauce, and sprinkled with chopped fresh green herbs, scattered unevenly across the dish. The tray is sitting on a dark cloth on a white marbled surface, with part of a white plate and a glass visible nearby. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 medium carrots (about 100g), cut into thick slices
2 small parsnips (about 80g), peeled, woody cores removed and cut into chunks
1 red onion, cut into wedges
2 tsp olive oil
16 chipolata-sized pigs in blankets or 8 larger ones
39g sachet Colman’s Sausage Casserole Mix
2 tsp wine or cider vinegar
2-3 tbsp cream or crème fraîche (optional)
2 tbsp chopped soft herbs, such as basil or parsley
Mashed potato or leftover roasties, to serve

Instructions

Step 1: Heat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas 7. Place the carrots, parsnips, and onion in a deep baking dish or casserole and toss with the olive oil. Season well and roast for 20 minutes.
Step 2: Add the pigs in blankets to the dish and roast for a further 10-15 minutes, until the bacon starts to crisp.
Step 3: Reduce the oven temperature to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6. In a jug, mix the sachet of Colman’s Sausage Casserole Mix with 300ml water. Pour this mixture and the vinegar into the baking dish.
Step 4: Return the dish to the oven and cook for another 40 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Step 5: If using, swirl through the cream or crème fraîche and sprinkle over the chopped soft herbs. Serve hot with mashed potatoes or leftover roasties.

Tips & Variations

If your pigs in blankets are already cooked, add them with the Colman’s Sausage Casserole mix instead of roasting them with the vegetables.
To use leftover roast potatoes, place them on a baking tray and lightly crush them with the back of a fork to split. Heat them in the oven alongside the casserole for 40 minutes for a crispy side.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave until piping hot. For best texture, reheat uncovered in the oven to keep the bacon crisp.

How to Serve

The image shows a dark baking tray filled with several sausages wrapped in crispy bacon, placed on top of a layer of cooked sliced carrots and golden-brown potatoes. The dish is covered in a glossy, rich orange-brown sauce that coats the sausages and vegetables, and it is garnished with small, scattered green herb leaves for color contrast. The tray sits on a white marbled surface with a pepper grinder and a glass of water nearby. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use fresh sausage instead of pigs in blankets?

Yes, you can substitute fresh sausages if you prefer. Adjust cooking times accordingly to ensure the sausages are cooked through and browned.

Is there a vegetarian alternative to this casserole?

For a vegetarian version, replace the pigs in blankets with plant-based sausages and use a vegetable casserole mix. Roast the vegetables as directed and proceed with the sauce preparation.